Module Descriptors
FUNDAMENTALS OF TECHNOLOGY (IY1)
MECH40723
Key Facts
School of Creative Arts and Engineering
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Christopher Moorcroft
Email: C.I.Moorcroft@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- SET OF LAB REPORTS weighted at 50%
- MANUFACTURED ARTEFACT weighted at 50%
Module Details
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
A set of lab reports 50%, assessing learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3
A manufactured artefact 50%, assessing learning outcomes 1 and 4
A manufactured artefact 50%, assessing learning outcomes 1 and 4
INDICATIVE CONTENT
During the first 12 weeks, students will cover:
1. Basic Dimensional Measurements. Use of SI units
2. Basic Electrical Power Measurements. Analogue and digital measurement
3.Temperature Measurements.
4. Pressure & Flow Measurements
5. Force and Power Measurements
6. Velocity / Speed / acceleration and Frequency Measurements
7. Data Loggers manipulation of data
8. Sound Measurements
9. Calibration and Errors
10. Academic Skills, e.g. Studying, report writing, presentations, researching, referencing, interpreting data, individual and group work.
For the next 12 weeks, students will cover:
1. Gain an understanding of Health and safety within a workshop environment
2. Use machines and other workshop processes to gain experience and skills through focussed practical tasks leading to the manufacture of an artefact with attention to quality, accuracy and detail
3. Identifying and controlling hazards, management of health and safety. Compliance with general legislation and communication. Inspection of the work place.
1. Basic Dimensional Measurements. Use of SI units
2. Basic Electrical Power Measurements. Analogue and digital measurement
3.Temperature Measurements.
4. Pressure & Flow Measurements
5. Force and Power Measurements
6. Velocity / Speed / acceleration and Frequency Measurements
7. Data Loggers manipulation of data
8. Sound Measurements
9. Calibration and Errors
10. Academic Skills, e.g. Studying, report writing, presentations, researching, referencing, interpreting data, individual and group work.
For the next 12 weeks, students will cover:
1. Gain an understanding of Health and safety within a workshop environment
2. Use machines and other workshop processes to gain experience and skills through focussed practical tasks leading to the manufacture of an artefact with attention to quality, accuracy and detail
3. Identifying and controlling hazards, management of health and safety. Compliance with general legislation and communication. Inspection of the work place.
LEARNING STRATEGIES
24 hours lectures
48 hours practical labs
48 hours practical labs
SPECIAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Module only available to students enrolled on the International Year One Engineering Certificate Programme.
RESOURCES
Machine Shop
Soft material workshop
Practical labs.
Soft material workshop
Practical labs.
TEXTS
Cottrell, S. (2013) The study skills handbook. 4th Ed. Hampshire: Palgrave McMillan. ISBN-10: 1137289252
Cottrell, S. (2011) Critical thinking skills: developing effective analysis and argument. 2nd Ed. Hampshire: Palgrave McMillan. ISBN-10: 0230285295
Creme, P. & Lea, M.R. (2008) Writing at university. 3rd Ed. Open University Press, ISBN-10: 0335221165
Cottrell, S. (2011) Critical thinking skills: developing effective analysis and argument. 2nd Ed. Hampshire: Palgrave McMillan. ISBN-10: 0230285295
Creme, P. & Lea, M.R. (2008) Writing at university. 3rd Ed. Open University Press, ISBN-10: 0335221165
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Describe the basic principles of instrumentation and measurements associated with Engineering. (Knowledge and Understanding).
2. Reflect on the essential academic skills to present, evaluate and interpret information in a specific area of their award. (Application).
3. Undertake personal research to include a review of available sources. (Communication).
4. Identify and apply appropriate manufacturing techniques to solve design strategies. (Analysis, Application).
2. Reflect on the essential academic skills to present, evaluate and interpret information in a specific area of their award. (Application).
3. Undertake personal research to include a review of available sources. (Communication).
4. Identify and apply appropriate manufacturing techniques to solve design strategies. (Analysis, Application).